1. (a) An adopter has the option to use its own forces to perform adoption tasks or to hire a contractor to perform all or a portion of the adoption tasks on its behalf. The former arrangement is considered a “volunteer adoption;” the latter is considered a “sponsored adoption.”

   1. (1) A volunteer adopter may convert to a sponsored adoption at any time during the course of an adoption.
   2. (2) A sponsor may convert to a volunteer adoption, or change contractors, at any time during the course of an adoption. However, a sponsor is advised to carefully examine the terms of its contract with its contractor prior to making such a change.
2. (b) An adopter may adopt multiple sites.

Note: Authority cited: Section 91.5, Streets and Highways Code. Reference: Sections 91.5 and 92, Streets and Highways Code.

History

1. New article 7 (sections 2632-2635) and section filed 1-21-2010; operative 1-21-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 4).